The city of Sturgis is reminding its residents that Borden recycling pickup scheduled for Thursday will take place this week on Friday instead. In addition, the city has announced leaf pickup will continue through the end of the month. Residents are encouraged to rake their leaves curbside to ensure removal.

A log splitter was reported stolen from a Lockport Township pole barn. The St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department said the TSC large-log splitter was stolen between Nov. 9 and 16 from a location in the 16000 block of Fairchild Road. The splitter is described as having a silver frame, a 12-horsepower engine and a 32-ton cylinder on an axle with …

Viola M. Copsey, age 87, of Constantine, passed away Monday, November 19th, 2012 at Heartland Health Care Center in Three Rivers. She was born in Baldwin, IN on May 2, 1925, a daughter of Edward and Lucinda (Hoover) Gibson. On June 8, 1942 she married Glen Copsey in Ft. Wayne, IN, he preceded her in death in February 1984. Viola was …

This has been a great autumn. Just about all the leaves are on the ground, my lawn mower is put away, and the snow blower is ready for action. This Thursday we celebrate Thanksgiving. For most of us, this is the time to count our many blessings. Unfortunately, there are some still looking for their next meal or a warm …

Sheriff Brad Balk said deputies were summoned to a home-invasion incident at 3:22 a.m. Saturday in White Pigeon Township. According to a sheriff’s department media release, the incident took place in the 68000 block of Sevison Road. A white male wearing a green coat, jeans and stocking cap had broken a glass door to gain entry into the residence. He …

A public hearing for a special-use request sought by a church hoping to locate downtown tops today’s Three Rivers City Commission meeting. The request, sought by Verse By Verse church, was recommended by the city’s planning commission last week and will now be fielded by Mayor Tom Lowry and commissioners for final approval. Also up for deliberation this evening is …

Here’s an announcement from Constantine Schools athletic director Mike Messner regarding Friday’s Division 6 state championship game between Constantine and Ithaca. The school district will get to keep 50 cents of every $10 ticket for the game purchased at the high school office. Messner said he hopes fans planning to attend the game buy their tickets ahead of time to …

The St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners will decide today whether to reconsider a motion made earlier this month regarding development of a proposed senior center in Sturgis. Also before commissioners is a public hearing related to the county’s proposed 2013 fiscal year budget. The $28.8 million proposed budget is more than $785,000 less than the budget approved for the …

Norman E. Webb, age 67, of Colon, passed away Monday, Nov. 19, 2012, at his home, after several months of failing health. Norm was born Feb. 1, 1945, in Sturgis, a son of the late Warren and Dorothy (Sager) Webb. Norm lived most all of his life in Colon, where he had attended Colon schools. On June 23, 1973, he …

Joyce P. King, 69, of Coldwater, passed away Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012, at Community Health Center of Branch County. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 23, 2012, at Dutcher Funeral Home in Coldwater. Visitation will be held prior to the service beginning at 11 a.m. Friday, also at the funeral home. Joyce was born Aug. 11, …